Playa Colorado surf break

Playa Colorado surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 CST
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Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Playa Colorado surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
911
1099
1199
1014
719
628
525
424
543
871
726
791
1312
1351
1185
1065
823
701
532
424
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
SSE
5
SE
15
SW
25
SW
15
S
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:18AM2.06m
3:24PM2.31m
3:58AM2.08m
4:03PM2.29m
4:38AM2.07m
4:42PM2.25m
5:18AM2.06m
5:21PM2.20m
5:58AM2.04m
6:00PM2.12m
6:39AM2.03m
6:41PM2.05m
7:21AM2.04m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.31m
9:13AM0.52m
9:48PM0.30m
9:53AM0.52m
10:27PM0.31m
10:32AM0.55m
11:05PM0.35m
11:12AM0.60m
11:42PM0.40m
11:53AM0.66m
00:20AM0.46m
12:36PM0.71m
00:58AM0.52m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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6:04
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:06
2
1
1
11
4
11
4
5
11
2
Temp °C
32
30
33
33
30
32
33
30
33
34
30
32
32
27
30
32
27
28
28
25
27
31
31
32
31
29
30
31
30
32
33
33
32
31
28
31
33
29
31
30
25
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
627
911
1099
1199
1014
719
628
525
424
543
871
726
791
1312
1351
1185
1065
823
701
532
333
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
S
6
1.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
26
1
SW
15
Energy kJ
215
347
110
103
72
59
61
57
236
33
47
248
305
26
19
45
29
165
27
424
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
11
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
24
Energy kJ
198
18
72
136
34
49
118
26
14
23
26
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
E
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
3
0.6
S
6
1.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
28
24
4
13
6
12
14
3
5
5
5
6
21
6
27
157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
56
63
67
67
75
67
85
67
66
47
20
0
56
31
31
1
79
20
270
79
85
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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